Main Entry: as·sume
Pronunciation: -süm
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): as·sumed; as·sum·ing1: to take upon oneself <assume control> <assumed the presidency>2: TAKE ON 3, receive <it assumes greater importance now>3: to pretend to have or be : PUT ON <immediately assumed a look of innocence>4: to take as true : SUPPOSE <I assumed he knew>